Emmanual Lajara Bonilla Scholarship

Description

The Atlanta Alumni Association of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. created the Emmanuel Lajara Bonilla Memorial Scholarship to commemorate or brother and award student that demonstrate the qualities of a rising leaders, scholar, and asset to their community.

Established on December 26th 1931, Phi Iota Alpha is the Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence. We dedicate ourselves to create professional leaders who will participate towards the empowerment of our community by providing leadership opportunities, intensive social and cultural programs and activities geared toward the appreciation, promotion and preservation of the Latin American Culture. Learn more about our organization: https://www.phiota.org/

Application

1. Submit Application: Name, Major, Credit Hours, GPA, and Extracurricular Activities

2. Copy of your resume

3. An unofficial copy of your transcript
4. Applicants must answer one of the three following essay prompts focused around (minimum of 500 words)

Choose a historical figure, write about their impact and how their legacy has effected you.
What does it mean to be a leader?
Research Pan-Americanism and describe if it is attainable today. Why or Why not?

Application Start Date

March 3rd

Application Deadline

April 30th
Application Link: Bonilla Scholarship Form

Award

Two scholars will be selected to each receive $500 to assist with tuition

Eligibility requirements

Enrolled at one of the following universities:
- Augusta University
- Emory University
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Georgia State University
- Georgia Southern
- Georgia Tech
- Kennesaw State University
- University of Georgia
Rising Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors
Minimum 2.5 GPA

Emmanual Lajara Bonilla Scholarship

By The 1931 Foundation

Emmanual Lajara Bonilla Scholarship